Afton game warden named 2015 Wildlife Officer of the Year

(Afton, Wyo.) - Today, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD)
announced that Afton game warden Todd Graham has been named “2015 Wildlife
Officer of the Year” for Wyoming.
“Todd's exemplary service to our state's wildlife through his law
enforcement efforts, wildlife management and public interactions earned him
this tremendous honor. He is an extremely talented game warden with
tremendous respect from his co-workers and the public alike,” said Chief
Game Warden Brian Nesvik in a news release issued today.
According to the WGFD release, Graham’s nomination highlighted his 24 years
of dedication to the wildlife resources, work ethic and relationship with
his community. His colleagues continuously noted his skills as an
investigator as well as his pursual of opportunities to educate the public
on issues ranging from compliance with laws and regulations to management
of mule deer.
“Todd has the amazing ability to deal with a diverse and complex community
in the Star Valley area. He is truly a professional in his ability to
resolve wildlife conflicts without compromising his conviction to the
wildlife resource. Todd’s skill and abilities in dealing with wildlife
damage is unsurpassed, and his efforts are recognized by his peers and the
landowners he assists,” said Jackson Regional Wildlife Supervisor Brad
Hovinga.
The award is given annually in every state and Canadian province by the
Shikar-Safari Club International and honors an officer whose efforts during
the year display outstanding performance and achievement. Graham will be
presented his award and publicly recognized at the July Wyoming Game and
Fish Commission meeting in Pinedale.
*Feature Photo: Todd Graham, Afton game warden. h/t WGFD / Pitchengine
Communities*
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Afton game warden named 2015 Wildlife Officer of the Year

(Afton, Wyo.) - Today, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD)
announced that Afton game warden Todd Graham has been named “2015 Wildlife
Officer of the Year” for Wyoming.
“Todd's exemplary service to our state's wildlife through his law
enforcement efforts, wildlife management and public interactions earned him
this tremendous honor. He is an extremely talented game warden with
tremendous respect from his co-workers and the public alike,” said Chief
Game Warden Brian Nesvik in a news release issued today.
According to the WGFD release, Graham’s nomination highlighted his 24 years
of dedication to the wildlife resources, work ethic and relationship with
his community. His colleagues continuously noted his skills as an
investigator as well as his pursual of opportunities to educate the public
on issues ranging from compliance with laws and regulations to management
of mule deer.
“Todd has the amazing ability to deal with a diverse and complex community
in the Star Valley area. He is truly a professional in his ability to
resolve wildlife conflicts without compromising his conviction to the
wildlife resource. Todd’s skill and abilities in dealing with wildlife
damage is unsurpassed, and his efforts are recognized by his peers and the
landowners he assists,” said Jackson Regional Wildlife Supervisor Brad
Hovinga.
The award is given annually in every state and Canadian province by the
Shikar-Safari Club International and honors an officer whose efforts during
the year display outstanding performance and achievement. Graham will be
presented his award and publicly recognized at the July Wyoming Game and
Fish Commission meeting in Pinedale.
*Feature Photo: Todd Graham, Afton game warden. h/t WGFD / Pitchengine
Communities*
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